Lentil Hummus

Cook Time 40 minutes

Servings 4-6

Ingredients

1 cup of whole green lentils

1 clove garlic

1 lemon, juiced & zested

2 tbsp tahini

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Smoked paprika, to serve

Parsley, to garnish

Method

Cover lentils with 3 cups of water and add garlic. Bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until tender.

To make the lentil hummus, add the drained lentils (reserving liquid), garlic, tahini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Blend until very smooth and pale, if too thick add some reserved liquid and more oil.